Travel item RECOMMENDATIONS

Power Bank

Slim and lightweight, this high-speed power bank slips easily into your carry-on or even your back pocket. It’s equipped with four built-in cables that cover just about every type of device, from iPhones to Androids and even iPads. You can charge up to six gadgets at once, perfect for juicing up your headphones, Kindle, and phone — all at the same time.

Cord Organizer

I outgrew my original cord organizer. I needed a larger size with more variety for keeping all my tech stuff together when I travel. It has a full zipper that opens wide so you can easily see everything. And the variety of options easily fits various cable lengths, power banks, memory cards, portable hard drives and different sized power cubes.

Cord Organizer Double Layer

The organizer above is a little large in terms of height and width. If you want something a little more compact, this one has two sides. It still has plenty of various options for different sized electronics and cords.

Gimbal stabilizer

I’ve been really impressed with the Osmo Mobile 7. The 3-axis stabilization makes a noticeable difference in video smoothness. The fact that it folds up compactly and has a built-in tripod is super convenient. The subject tracking works really well, and the companion app offers helpful features for shooting and editing. It’s also lightweight and comfortable to use. 

health & Beauty items

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant

I’ve bought this when I was in Vegas and forgot to bring face wash. This calming vegan exfoliating powder polishes skin while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier with AHAs and BHAs. I love that it’s a powder so it’s one less liquid I have to cram into the quart size bag.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Individually Wrapped Face Wipes

I usually buy the package of 10 wipes instead of individually wrapped. But it is nice to have a few of these on-hand, especially on a girls’ trip in case someone forgets to bring makeup remover. 

Collagen Peptides Powder Packets

These individual packets make it easy to continue getting your collagen supplement on the go. This anti-aging supplement offers types I, II, III, V & X (including high-quality grass-fed bovine, chicken, wild-caught fish & egg sources). It also combines antioxidant blend, vitamins C & E to promote healthy skin, hair & nails, strengthen joints & bones, restore ligaments & tendons, and increases healthy collagen levels. This unflavored collagen is third-party tested for purity and potency & manufactured in a GMP certified facility to ensure it meets premium quality standards.

Packing items

BAGAIL Ultralight Compression Packing Cubes

I bought packing cubes years ago and I’ve never looked back. My first set was a regular set (see link below) but a couple years ago I moved onto compression cubes. I love how they keep my organized and allow me to squeeze in just a few more items.

BAGAIL 6 Set Packing Cubes

This set was the first set of packing cubes I ever purchased. I would put tops in one, bottoms in the other and then socks and underwear in another. As I used clothing, I’d switch to one clean and one dirty cube.

The Foldie Foldable Travel Tote Bag

A friend used this bag for her trip to Italy. It expands into a large capacity travel carry-on tote. It even has an expandable bottom adding even more packing space when needed. Done traveling? Simply fold it back up for space saving storage. This item is perfect to bring along in your suitcase for when you need to bring back home extras from vacation.

comfort Items

Sleep Headphones Bluetooth 5.4 Headband

I originally bought these because of Nathan’s snoring. They are also great if you want to listen to something but don’t want to fall asleep with earphones.

Neck Pillow

This travel pillow gets rave reviews for excellent chin support, preventing your head from falling forward and significantly reducing travel neck pain. The comfortable memory foam is supportive, and it compresses easily into its travel bag, making it conveniently portable for any trip.